Community Mental Health Worker | Mental Health

Interior Health; Trail; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career Growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation (per collective

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Interior Health in Trail, BC is seeking a relief full-time Community Mental Health Worker 2 for the Mental Health Crisis Response team at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. You will assist clients living with severe mental health and substance use challenges with psychosocial rehabilitation and life skills development in community and housing settings.

Reporting to the HCIS Manager, you will work within a multidisciplinary team, following trauma-informed, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Diploma in a field related to mental health or social services preferred.
• Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic case management and rehabilitation planning.
• Support clients with psychosocial rehabilitation, life skills, advocacy, harm reduction and recovery-focused care.
• Engage clients in community settings as meaningful collaborators in service planning and delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Client-centered approach

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in a field relevant to the position

Current valid BC Driver's License (Class 5)

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a relief full-time Community Mental Health Worker 2 to join the Mental Health Crisis Response team at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, B.C. This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and community-minded professional who is passionate about supporting individuals living with severe and persistent mental health and substance use challenges. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal and communication skills, a client-centered and trauma-informed approach, and the ability to build trusting relationships while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This individual is adaptable, organized, and comfortable working independently in community settings, supporting clients with psychosocial rehabilitation, life skills development, advocacy, harm reduction, and recovery-focused care that promotes independence, dignity, and overall wellness.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Community Mental Health Worker 2 functions as a part of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) multi-disciplinary specialized team whose purpose is to ensure that persons with severe and persistent mental health problems and/or substance use disorders have access to timely, responsive, evidence based psychosocial rehabilitation across the continuum of available services. Performs a variety of life skills, advocacy, supportive counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation planning, and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing for the assigned client population(s).

Reporting to the HCIS Manager (or designate), working within a psychosocial rehabilitation/harm reduction framework and informed by existing psychiatric and other health professional assessments, the Community Mental Health Worker 2 provides basic case management, establishes rehabilitation objectives and/or psychosocial rehabilitation plans for the assigned client population(s) and is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Scheduling Information

Shifts are from 08:00-16:30 hours; Days of work are Monday to Friday.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team presents an opportunity for you to not only advance your professional journey but also to make a tangible impact within our organization and the broader community we serve.

By joining our IH team, you'll have the platform to leverage your skills and expertise for meaningful impact both professionally and personally. Your contributions will not only shape the future of our organization but also enrich the community, leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the confines of the workplace.

How will we help you grow?

In addition to the comprehensive orientation tailored to your specific needs, we offer immediate support and access to a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to your success. You'll have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are truly at the center of care. This collaborative approach ensures that you'll have the resources and support necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Additionally, working alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds fosters a rich learning experience and encourages innovation as you collaborate to address the unique needs of each individual patient. Our commitment to putting patients first ensures that you'll be part of a team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in a field relevant to the position
• Two years recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current valid B.C. Driver's License (Class 5)